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Personality Type

Conventional / Social

Knowledge

Medical informatics

The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.

Clinical coding

The matching of clinical statements with standard codes of illnesses and treatments through use of a classification system.

Professional documentation in health care

The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.

Document management

The methodology of tracking, managing and storing documents in a systematic and organised manner as well as keeping a record of the versions created and modified by specific users (history tracking).

Health care legislation

The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.

Health care system

The structure and function of health care services.

Data storage

The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely, via network, internet or cloud.

Database

The classification of databases, their purpose, terminology, characteristics, models and use such as document-oriented databases, XML databases and full text databases.

Administrative tasks in a medical environment

The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.

Medical terminology

The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.

Health records management

The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum accuracy of records.

Skills

Adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Process data

Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.

Perform clinical coding procedures

Match and record correctly the specific illnesses and treatments of a patient by using a clinical codes classification system.

Collect statistics on medical records

Perform statistical analysis of various medical records of the healthcare facility, referring to the number of hospital admissions, discharges or waiting lists.

Archive healthcare users' records

Properly store the health records of healthcare users, including test results and case notes so that they are easily retrieved when required.

Display medical problems

Emphasize significant medical issues in a way that the attention of any healthcare professional using the record is directed on them.

Use electronic health records management system

Be able to use specific software for the management of health care records, following appropriate codes of practice.

Follow clinical guidelines

Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.

Perform backups

Implement backup procedures to backup data and systems to ensure permanent and reliable system operation. Execute data backups in order to secure information by copying and archiving to ensure integrity during system integration and after data loss occurrence.

Manage healthcare users' data

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) are treated confidentially.

Apply organisational techniques

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice

Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.

Deliver case notes

Deliver the appropriate case notes in a timely manner to those requesting them.

Work in multidisciplinary health teams

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.

Type on electronic devices

Type fast and flawless on electronic devices such as computers in order to ensure a quick and accurate data entry.

Collect healthcare user's general data

Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by the practitioner.